June 9, 2026 Meeting — Creative Solutions to Urban Problems

Hilton Garden Inn Redmond
Hilton Garden Inn Redmond

Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 PM. We’ll meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way in Redmond. See the Location page for driving directions, a map, and parking information. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu. Please RSVP if you plan to attend! 

Our special guest speaker for June 9 will be Saul Spady of Cre8tive Empowerment and the King County Quality-of-Life Coalition, who will address us on creative ways to solve the problems that plague Seattle and other urban areas of our county. In addition to Saul, we’ve invited candidates and initiative sponsors to update us on their campaigns and how we can help.

Saul Spady
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Saul Spady

Saul Spady is a Seattle-based marketing entrepreneur, political activist, and media figure known for his work at the intersection of communications, public policy, and community advocacy. He is the founder and president of Cre8tive Empowerment, a marketing and digital strategy firm established in 2013 that focuses on social media, live events, and creative campaigns for businesses and nonprofit organizations. Through this work, Spady has led initiatives for clients ranging from local startups to major brands, combining advertising, digital outreach, and storytelling,

In the civic arena, Spady is the founder of the King County Quality of Life Coalition, a grassroots bi-partisan initiative aimed at addressing issues such as homelessness, addiction, and public safety through policy reform and community engagement. His political involvement also includes activism in Seattle, notably participating in efforts to repeal the city’s 2018 head tax and supporting various policy campaigns and candidates.

Spady has been active in radio broadcasting, hosting and contributing to talk radio programs in Seattle, including time on KTTH and appearances on stations such as KVI. His media work often focuses on political commentary and public affairs, reflecting his broader engagement in regional and national political discourse, including a congressional campaign.

Please RSVP!

If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $20 per person, but if you pay online in advance you get a 10% discount (just $18). College Republicans and Young Republicans can attend for half price (just $10). These funds go toward covering the cost of our meeting space, including free underground parking. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu.

Save the Date for the Annual ERC Picnic!

Please update your calendar with the new date of our annual picnic with the candidates. Unfortunately, all the picnic facilities were booked for our usual second-Tuesday meeting night, so we had to change the date of the picnic this year to Wednesday, July 15th. We will be at Perrigo Park Picnic Shelter and the east side of Redmond, at 9011 196th Ave NE. King County GOP Chair Jolie Lansdowne will be emceeing the picnic, and there will be raffles for great prizes. The club will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs (with a vegan option as well) and the condiments. We are encouraging everyone to bring either a side or a dessert. More information will be posted and registration for the picnic opened after the June meeting.

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May 12, 2026 Meeting — Activism, Grassroots Organizing, and Reaching Diverse Communities

Hilton Garden Inn Redmond
Hilton Garden Inn Redmond

Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, May 12, at 6:30 PM. We’ll meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way in Redmond. See the Location page for driving directions, a map, and parking information. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu. Please RSVP if you plan to attend! 

Our special guest speakers for May 12 will be Neet Grewal (political consultant, grassroots organizer, former candidate for Kent City Council, and chair of the King County Young Republicans) and Jaskaran Singh Sarao (activist and former candidate for State Senator for the 41st District), who will address us on activism, grassroots organizing, and reaching diverse communities. You can read more about them below.

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Neet Grewal
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Neet Grewal

Neet Grewal is a lifelong resident of Western Washington and committed activist. Currently serving as chair of the King County Young Republicans, she ran for Kent City Council in 2025 under the bold slogan “Clean Up Kent.” Born and raised locally, she’s the proud daughter of two Boeing engineers, with her passion for public service inspired early on by her late father’s deep community political involvement, which remains her greatest motivation to this day. A graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science, she wasted no time putting her education into action, working tirelessly on countless local, state, and national initiatives to bring meaningful change to the people she serves. She’s worked on more than 100 campaigns nationwide including for President Trump in all seven swing states.

During her city council campaign, her platform was driven by five key priorities: public safety, solving homelessness and drug abuse, boosting the local economy, strengthening democratic representation, and protecting family values. Neet proved her dedication to fairness by helping lead the successful effort to create single-member districts in Kent so every neighborhood has a voice. She’s consistently out in the community, hosting forums, surveying residents, listening to concerns, and taking action to improve people’s lives. 

Beyond politics, Neet enjoys walking her chocolate lab, swimming in Lake Washington or saltwater oceans when on vacation, exploring the outdoors on ATVs, composing music as a first soprano, and supporting the theater arts, embodying the balance between hard work and creative spirit.

Jaskaran Singh Sarao
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Jaskaran Singh Sarao

Jaskaran Singh Sarao is a dedicated community leader with 20 years of experience in technology and community services. He is a loving husband and father of two teenage boys attending Bellevue public schools, and he has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Manpeert Sarao, for 17 years. Jaskaran became a proud naturalized U.S. citizen in 2023 and deeply values this privilege. He ran for 41st District state senator in 2024.

Jaskaran has a strong commitment to serving his community. He served on the Bellevue Human Services Commission since 2019 (including a term as chair), coached Let Me Run from 2019 to 2021, and initiated 5K runs and July 4th celebrations as the Northwood Village President from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, Jaskaran has been a dedicated Scout leader since 2018, a swim team official at Norwood Pool since 2016, and has actively served meals at the Congregations for the Homeless shelter through the Sikh Center of Seattle since 2016. He has also been advocating for Mom-and-Pop landlords who are struggling to collect rent from squatters to pay their bills and property taxes.

Please RSVP!

If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $20 per person, but if you pay online in advance you get a 10% discount (just $18). College Republicans and Young Republicans can attend for half price (just $10). These funds go toward covering the cost of our meeting space, including free underground parking. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner; you can preview the menu on ZMenu.

Join ERC!

If you haven’t already done so, you can support ERC and help cover operating expenses by become a member! Membership prices are $25 Basic, $50 Silver, $100 Gold, and $250 Platinum; Platinum members who own businesses are also considered Sponsors of ERC. You can join or renew your membership on the Join page.

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